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Valkyries Fans Defy Early Starts for WNBA Finals
30 Oct
Summary
- Hundreds gathered at Rikki's Bar starting at 7 a.m. for a noon game.
- Fans prioritized watching the potential championship game over work.
- Despite the loss, fans celebrated community and women's sports.
Hundreds of Golden State Valkyries fans gathered at Rikki's Women's Sports Bar in San Francisco to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals. Many fans arrived before the bar opened at 8:30 a.m., with some showing up as early as 7 a.m., demonstrating their dedication by taking time off work.
The bar, which opened in June 2025, is known for exclusively showing women's sports and has become the unofficial home for Valkyries fans during away games. The atmosphere at Rikki's was described as a party, filled with cheers and community spirit.
Despite the Valkyries' loss to the Atlanta Dream, which tied the WNBA Finals at 3-3 and forced a Game 7 back in San Francisco, fans expressed their commitment. They lamented the early tip-off time, which they felt was inconvenient for a potential championship game.
The fans emphasized the importance of supporting women's sports and creating community spaces like Rikki's. They highlighted the desire for such events to be prioritized in primetime, reflecting a broader sentiment about the growing visibility and value of women's athletics.
